America's longest war has ended, and a new generation of veterans is transitioning to life at home. Chronicle: After War examines the life of Western Pennsylvania's military men, women and their families after the battle has ended. Local combat veterans are now struggling to find jobs, while adjusting to family life and their physical disabilities. The primetime special Chronicle: After War will air on WTAE Channel 4 on Friday, July 17 at 8:00 p.m.

"These brave men and women have sacrificed so much and now they need our help,” said WTAE President & General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III. “This installment of Chronicle will touch the heart of every Western Pennsylvanian."

Advertisement

Related Content

Chronicle host Sally Wiggin and Pittsburgh's Action News 4 anchor Wendy Bell will share stories of emotional, physical and financial struggles faced by some military personnel, long after the battle ends. During the primetime special, WTAE also highlights local organizations and charities providing our veterans with the support they need.

"Every military veteran, and their family members, are affected by the consequences of war. Viewers will be in awe of their resilience in the face of hardship," Wiggin said.

WTAE Channel 4 will premiere Chronicle: After War on Friday, July 17 at 8:00 p.m. with an encore presentation on Sunday, July 19 at 11 a.m.

If you would like more information on this topic, or to schedule an interview with Charles W. Wolfertz III, please call Sheri Neill at 412-244-4669 or email Sheri at sneill@hearst.com

ABOUT WTAE 4

WTAE is a digital multi-media company providing news, weather, sports, information and entertainment content on WTAE Channel 4, WTAE.com, and thisTV Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 is honored with prestigious broadcast journalism awards including the Peabody and Edward R. Murrow Award. Pittsburgh’s Action Weather 4 is Western Pennsylvania’s most recognized weather forecast provider and is available on air, online, and on smart phones. WTAE Channel 4, the ABC station in Pittsburgh the nation’s 22nd largest market, is owned by Hearst Television Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media company whose global holdings include 31 television stations and two radio stations.

ABOUT HEARST TELEVISION

Hearst Television Inc., a national multi-media company, owns and operates 31 local television stations and two local radio stations, serving 32 U.S. cities and reaching approximately 19% of U.S. television households. The TV stations broadcast 60 video channels, featuring local and national news, weather, information, sports and entertainment programming, and local community service-oriented programs. The stations also host and operate digital on-line and mobile platforms that extend the company’s brands and content to local, national and international audiences. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies, and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation. Hearst Television’s Web address is www.hearsttelevision.com.